POWER DESIGN

Digital power control and an array of DrMOS power stages ensure ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Intel CPUs.

1. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR
2. 12+2 POWER STAGES
3. ALLOY CHOKE & CAPACITOR

COOLING INNOVATION

1. MOS Heatsink with U-shaped Heatpipe
2. Thermal Pads
3. Extended VRM Heatsink
4. Dual M.2 Heatsinks

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z490 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS

• CPU Fan Header
• AIO Pump Fan Header
• Water Pump Header
• M.2 Heatsink
• M.2 Fan Header
• 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

Dual PCIe 3.0 M.2

Two M.2 slots are available, with one supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.

M.2 SOCKET WITH E KEY

Integrated with Intel Wireless AC/AX technology, M.2 supports CNVi/PCIe/USB mode to build a faster and more cost-effective WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1 solution. **Bluetooth 5.1 will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

ROG AI OVERCLOCKING

ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.

AI COOLING

ASUS AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

AI NETWORKING

The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.